How do I get out a light scratch on leather?
01-03-2003, 09:43 PM
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Re: How do I get out a light scratch on leather?
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Any recommendations? Thanks!
The leather color is Java on an 2000 S430
Dizzy
Any recommendations? Thanks!
The leather color is Java on an 2000 S430
Dizzy
01-05-2003, 11:27 AM
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Mercedes S430 '00
Damn..its worse than I thought. I picked up the MB leather conditioner/cleaner ($9.90) and cleaned it up. It's not just a scratch, but a tear in the leather about 3 cm long. OUCH! Any repair kits? Or its it hopeless?
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03-22-2005, 07:44 PM
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'03 PS C32 AMG
Bump for same question.. non MB dealership where I bought my car detailed the interior today and I noticed a hairline scratch on my passenger seat arm support up near the headrest.
leatherique or mb leather conditioner solve this?
Thanks
leatherique or mb leather conditioner solve this?
Thanks
03-22-2005, 09:23 PM
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'84 380 SL/ '02 XK8
Upholstery Leather Restoration:
Reconditioning Leather (with Leatherique ):
a) Surface Preparation-
Leatherique Prepping Agent will remove silicone, wax, dirt, oil, mould, toxins, perspiration and residue from the surfaces to enable proper adherence of the applied product (repairing cuts, cracks or leather surface restoration dye) non-toxic, non-flammable and biodegradable, the formulation safely cleans and prepares all leather surfaces. Ensure a dirt and dust free environment, with adequate ventilation, preferably indoors.
Methodology
•Clean leather surfaces with a 6:1 solution of Water / Woolite®
•Scrub surface with synthetic steel wool #0 and a medium drying lacquer thinner (Recochem's Lacquer Thinner (Recochem Inc) this is a flammable product but with an active ingredient of toluene which is slightly less flammable then other lacquer thinners, ensure the use of adequate ventilation
•Wet-sand surfaces with 240 and 400-grit abrasive papers and a 5:1 lubricant solution (distilled water/Woolite®) to remove existing dye.
•Use a soft horse hair brush (Groit's Leather & Interior Brush) and/or a vacuum to remove any abrasive dust
•Wipe all surfaces with a clean, damp100% cotton Microfiber towel
•Put prepping agent into a fine-mist spray bottle or flask
•Liberally spray a 100% cotton terry towel
•Apply to surfaces with a gentle scrubbing motion to remove any silicone, oils or other contaminants
•Rinse the towel frequently with clean warm water
•When complete wipe all surfaces with a clean, dry 100% cotton Microfiber towel
Surfaces are now ready for leather restoration repairs or the application of a leather dye
b) Fill Cracks and Scratches:
Methodology
•Clean and prepare the leather surfaces as in 10a above and apply Leatherique Crack Filler:
•Apply flexible filler inside the crack, level with a spatula.
•Using damp 100% cotton towel remove filler on the surface outside the crack before it dries.
•Allow to air dry for thirty minutes and then wet-sand with 400 grit and a rubber sanding block. Repeat until the fill is perfectly level and smooth.
•Even light scratches and roughened areas will take more than one application.
•Allow the filler to dry overnight before sitting on a seat that has been filled.
•Allow to air dry for forty-eight hours before the application of a dye.
JonM
Reconditioning Leather (with Leatherique ):
a) Surface Preparation-
Leatherique Prepping Agent will remove silicone, wax, dirt, oil, mould, toxins, perspiration and residue from the surfaces to enable proper adherence of the applied product (repairing cuts, cracks or leather surface restoration dye) non-toxic, non-flammable and biodegradable, the formulation safely cleans and prepares all leather surfaces. Ensure a dirt and dust free environment, with adequate ventilation, preferably indoors.
Methodology
•Clean leather surfaces with a 6:1 solution of Water / Woolite®
•Scrub surface with synthetic steel wool #0 and a medium drying lacquer thinner (Recochem's Lacquer Thinner (Recochem Inc) this is a flammable product but with an active ingredient of toluene which is slightly less flammable then other lacquer thinners, ensure the use of adequate ventilation
•Wet-sand surfaces with 240 and 400-grit abrasive papers and a 5:1 lubricant solution (distilled water/Woolite®) to remove existing dye.
•Use a soft horse hair brush (Groit's Leather & Interior Brush) and/or a vacuum to remove any abrasive dust
•Wipe all surfaces with a clean, damp100% cotton Microfiber towel
•Put prepping agent into a fine-mist spray bottle or flask
•Liberally spray a 100% cotton terry towel
•Apply to surfaces with a gentle scrubbing motion to remove any silicone, oils or other contaminants
•Rinse the towel frequently with clean warm water
•When complete wipe all surfaces with a clean, dry 100% cotton Microfiber towel
Surfaces are now ready for leather restoration repairs or the application of a leather dye
b) Fill Cracks and Scratches:
Methodology
•Clean and prepare the leather surfaces as in 10a above and apply Leatherique Crack Filler:
•Apply flexible filler inside the crack, level with a spatula.
•Using damp 100% cotton towel remove filler on the surface outside the crack before it dries.
•Allow to air dry for thirty minutes and then wet-sand with 400 grit and a rubber sanding block. Repeat until the fill is perfectly level and smooth.
•Even light scratches and roughened areas will take more than one application.
•Allow the filler to dry overnight before sitting on a seat that has been filled.
•Allow to air dry for forty-eight hours before the application of a dye.
JonM
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03-23-2005, 10:04 AM
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In the past ive just...
Called a mobile unit like the dealers use to dye it. I just explain to them
that the car is not going up for sale and to do a super job and they do. Ive paid $50 and up for that kind of scratch. I do what i do for a living, not what a car guy does for a living. The pro will do a better job. good luck, TG
that the car is not going up for sale and to do a super job and they do. Ive paid $50 and up for that kind of scratch. I do what i do for a living, not what a car guy does for a living. The pro will do a better job. good luck, TG
